Import Specialist

2 weeks ago

Libertyville, United States Rierden Chemical & Trading Company Full time

Import Specialist


At Rierden Chemical, a major component of the value proposition we bring to the market is our focus on logistics.


Whether it be simplification of complex international shipping supply chains crossing the globe or ensuring local domestic freight gets where it needs to be when it needs to be, our success at RCT depends on our continued focus on logistics.


To support our continued growth at RCT, we are looking for motivated team members to join our growing Logistics Team.


RCT Logistics & Supply Chain Specialist will be involved in a wide range of essential functions at RCT:


• Support RCT daily import operations:

  • Manage day-to-day import movements from various regions around the globe to US ports and ultimately to RCT warehouses strategically positioned around the country.
  • Interface with foreign suppliers, freight forwarders, customs brokers, drayage partners & warehouses.
  • Container tracking; Inventory receipts.


• Support RCT inventory management & demand planning analysis.


• Support RCT Supply Chain Regulatory programs: ACD, C-TPAT, FSMA.


• Daily use of Chempax operating system.


• Basic computer and common software skills with the ability to learn new software are important and fundamental. Expanded IT skills along with social media experience also a plus.


Company Description


Rierden Chemical is based in Libertyville IL just north of downtown Chicago.

We are a distributor & importer of industrial & food-grade chemicals – with a focus on oleochemicals - selling products into a wide variety of fast-growing & innovative markets: Agriculture, Biofuels, Food/Flavor and Personal Care just to name a few.


Our product portfolio is a healthy mix of domestic & global production – with our imports spanning the globe from Latin America to Europe to South East Asia.


While our global HQ is in the Chicago suburbs (straight shot on the Metra from Downtown Chicago), our customer base spans all of North America – with inventory positions in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles & New Jersey.


It is an exciting time at RCT with our business growing across several key markets. We are actively looking to expand our team in Libertyville to support our continued growth


Founded in 1992, Rierden Chemical is a privately held family owned business that offers an entrepreneurial climate for those looking for an active and stimulating work environment.


RCT offers very competitive compensation which includes health insurance, 401(k), paid time-off and a company-wide variable compensation program.